The two actors have been cast in the second season of the acclaimed Netflix series.

Marvel Television and Netflix have revealed two new cast members for the eagerly anticipated second season of “Marvel’s The Punisher.”

Corbin Bernsen (“American Gods,” “Psych”) will play the role of Anderson Schultz, an extremely wealthy man who’s grown accustomed to getting his way. His power and legacy are of prime importance, and he’ll implement less-than legal means to further those ends.

Corbin Bernsen

Annette O’Toole (“Cat People,” “Smallville”) has been cast as Eliza Schultz, a conniving, wealthy woman, cut from the same manipulative cloth as her husband, Anderson.

Annette O’Toole

“We are delighted to have Annette and Corbin join the remarkable talent this season,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Marvel’s Head of Television, “Our audience will enjoy them in very unexpected but perfectly cast roles.”

“I’m very excited to have actors of this caliber and talent of Corbin and Annette joining us on Marvel’s The Punisher,” added Showrunner and Executive Producer Steve Lightfoot.

In “Marvel’s The Punisher,” former marine turned vigilante, Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) aims to clean up New York City by any means necessary, no matter how lethal the results.

The second season of “Marvel’s The Punisher” is Executive Produced by Steve Lightfoot, along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones”), and Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Luke Cage,” “Marvel’s Iron Fist”).

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New Cast Members Revealed for 'Marvel's The Punisher' Season 2

Published Feb 26, 2018
By Eric Goldman

Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima, and Giorgia Whigham all join the Netflix Original series.

New characters will be entering Frank Castle’s story, as a trio of actors have been revealed by Marvel Television and Netflix for Season 2 of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” with Josh Stewart (Insidious: The Last Key, Shooter), Floriana Lima (Lethal Weapon, The Family), and Giorgia Whigham (Scream, Sierra Burgess is a Loser) all joining the cast of the series.

Josh Stewart has been cast as “John Pilgrim,” a man whose calm exterior belies a ruthless interior. Despite having left behind a life of violence, circumstances will force him to use his old skills and bring him into Frank Castle’s world.

Josh Stewart joins the cast of “Marvel’s The Punisher” Season 2 on Netflix

Floriana Lima will play the role of “Krista Dumont,” a smart, compassionate, and driven psychotherapist for military veterans.

Floriana Lima joins the cast of “Marvel’s The Punisher” Season 2 on Netflix

Giorgia Whigham has been locked to play “Amy Bendix,” a street-smart grifter with a mysterious past.

Giorgia Whigham joins the cast of “Marvel’s The Punisher” Season 2 on Netflix

“Josh, Floriana and Giorgia are all remarkable talents and we can’t wait for the audience to see what we have in store for them in the second season of Marvel’s The Punisher,” said Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television.

“We are incredibly excited to have Josh, Floriana and Giorgia joining the cast of Marvel’s The Punisher and seeing them bring their talents to the next chapter in the Frank Castle story,” added Steve Lightfoot, Showrunner and Executive Producer.

All 13-episodes of the first season of “Marvel’s The Punisher” are now streaming on Netflix. In the series, a former Marine (Jon Bernthal) is out to punish the criminals responsible for his family’s murder finds himself ensnared in a military conspiracy.

Season 2 of “Marvel’s the Punisher” is Executive Produced by Steve Lightfoot, along with Jeph Loeb (“Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), and Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Luke Cage”).

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

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'Marvel's The Punisher' Returning for Season 2

Published Dec 12, 2017
By Eric Goldman

Frank Castle is coming back for more on Netflix.

Coming off it’s big debut last month on Netflix, “Marvel’s The Punisher” has been renewed for a second season!

The announcement was made via the official “Marvel’s The Punisher” Twitter account, as a new video features the iconic Punisher skull, before the number 2 is revealed – with the promise that more is to come for Frank Castle. Check it out below!

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'Marvel's The Punisher' Motion Posters Feature Frank, Karen and Micro

The series premieres globally November 17, only on Netflix.

With “Marvel’s The Punisher” on its way to Netflix soon, a new motion poster has debuted – this one spotlighting the man they call Micro (Ebon Moss-Bachrach).

Check out the new motion poster below, as a familiar skull image can be seen overlaid on Micro’s face. Below Micro, you’ll also find previously released motion posters for Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll).

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the first two episodes of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) also serves as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. The series premieres globally November 17, only on Netflix.

Keep your eyes right here on Marvel.com for more on “Marvel’s The Punisher”!

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New 'Marvel's The Punisher' Trailer Reveals More of Frank's Mission

Published Oct 19, 2017
By Eric Goldman

And the release date for the Netflix series is redacted no more!

If you’ve been hoping to see more of “Marvel’s The Punisher” — and wanting to find out exactly when you can watch all of the episodes of the Netflix series — your wait is over, with the release of a new trailer for the series!

Check out the trailer above to see Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) begin to discover more about the death of his family and set out to stop those lurking in the shadows…

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the first two episodes of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” premieres globally November 17, only on Netflix.

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Frank Castle is Unleashed in New 'Marvel's The Punisher' Trailer

The series debuts on Netflix later in 2017.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is launching later this year on Netflix, and the new trailer for the series reminds us that Frank Castle is not to be trifled with.

Check out the trailer above to get a look at the Punisher in action, as Jon Bernthal reprises the role he originated in “Marvel’s Daredevil.”

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the first two episodes of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. The series will debut later in 2017.

Keep your eyes right here on Marvel.com for more on “Marvel’s The Punisher”!

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Jon Bernthal stars in the new series, debuting later this year on Netflix.

New key art for “Marvel’s The Punisher” has been revealed, featuring the ever-imposing Punisher skull logo the character has made famous. Here, within the skull, we see glimpses of text — including the word “Confidential” in large red type — as we wait to learn what’s next for Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) in the new Netflix series.

Check out the poster below!

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the first two episodes of “Marvel’s The Punisher,” in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. The series will debut later in 2017.

Keep your eyes right here on Marvel.com for more on “Marvel’s The Punisher”!

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'Marvel's The Punisher' Adds Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo

Published Aug 25, 2017
By Eric Goldman

Aghdashloo joins the upcoming Netflix series.

Academy Award nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo has a role in “Marvel’s The Punisher.”

Aghdashloo will play Farah Madini on the upcoming Netflix series. Farah is an Iranian by birth who has lived most of her life in the US, establishing a successful practice as a psychiatrist, while her daughter, Dinah Madani (Amber Rose Revah), is a skilled Homeland Security agent.

This is the second time Aghdashloo and Revah have played mother and daughter – they previously worked together in 2009’s “House of Saddam,” which Aghdashloo won an Emmy for. That project also teamed them with producer Steve Lightfoot, who is now serving as showrunner on “Marvel’s The Punisher.” Aghdashloo was nominated for an Oscar for “House of Sand and Fog,” while her other credits include “24,” “X-Men: The Last Stand” and “The Expanse.”

Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the series’ first two episodes in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix. The series will debut later in 2017.

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'Marvel's The Punisher' Footage Revealed in New Teaser

It's hammer time for Frank Castle in this new look at the upcoming series coming to Netflix.

Fans excited for “Marvel’s The Punisher” will definitely want to check out a new teaser, titled “Demolition,” which includes new footage from the upcoming series.

Take a look at Frank Castle showing off his skills with a sledgehammer, along with tantalizing glimpses of what to expect when “Marvel’s The Punisher” debuts on Netflix later in 2017.

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) wrote the series’ first two episodes in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

Michael Nathanson (“The Knick,” “Wolf of Wall Street”) has been cast as Sam Stein, a Homeland agent who is challenged by his partnership with Dinah (Amber Rose Revah).

“We couldn’t have asked for a more talented group of actors to round out the cast of Marvel’s ThePunisher,” said Executive Producer and showrunner Steve Lightfoot. “It’s a thrill to watch them each bring their characters to life with such layered, nuanced performances.”

“Marvel TV is very proud of the cast of The Punisher,” said Executive Producer Jeph Loeb, “Each actors brings a special promise who surround Jon Bernthal’s exceptional performance.”

It was previously announced that Deborah Ann Woll (“Marvel’s Daredevil”) will reprise her role as Karen Page alongside Jon Bernthal, who stars as Frank Castle/The Punisher.

Steve Lightfoot (“Hannibal”) will write the series’ first two episodes in addition to serving as showrunner and Executive Producer. Jim Chory (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”) will also serve as Executive Producer along with Jeph Loeb (“Marvel’s Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Marvel’s Luke Cage”), Marvel’s Head of Television.

“Marvel’s The Punisher” is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.